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swampdonkey said:Brownbear,
I am only just starting in the black powder world I just bought my first BP rifle about 10 days ago and I haven't even shot it yet. And I can't until I get it back from TC. It is a 54 cal, and I am in Tok. From the pictures I have seen they look like they are very easy to make. I'll give it a try when the rifle comes back and I have a little extra time. Thanks
Sounds like just the right rifle for your neck of the woods! Don't forget it's utility for bapping heads of snowshoe hares after the moose season. I'm betting a charge of 30-35 grains of 3f or Pyrodex P will shoot like crazy and give you lots of field practice.
Making your own loading blocks sure feels better, and it's dirt easy. Theres a table called Loading Block Drill Bit Chart in the Member Resources Section here at the site along with lots more valuable info for building your own stuff.
Enjoy that rifle and post pics of your moose!!!!